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Volvo V40

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,870 cc

LS51 NAOMOT history

LS51 NAO is a silver diesel Volvo V40 first used on 18 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2024
Mileage
90,249 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 NAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 NAO was last recorded at 90,249 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,249 miles · 13 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,249 miles
  • 2022 – 89,770 miles
  • 2020 – 88,060 miles
  • 2019 – 83,243 miles
  • 2018 – 79,199 miles
  • 2017 – 73,780 miles
  • 2016 – 66,500 miles
  • 2015 – 62,530 miles
  • 2014 – 58,559 miles
  • 2013 – 50,768 miles
  • 2011 – 43,875 miles
  • 2010 – 39,495 miles
  • 2009 – 35,840 miles
  • 2008 – 32,878 miles
  • 2007 – 29,800 miles
  • 2006 – 26,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,249 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier wrong battery (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel tank oily advise closer inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicle has restricted viewRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Engine bay restricted view

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine under tray

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,249 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,249 miles
    Test number
    425487937221
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier wrong battery (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank oily advise closer inspection
    • AdvisoryVehicle has restricted view

  2. Fail90,249 miles (+479)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,249 miles
    Test number
    413116457363
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier wrong battery (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank oily advise closer inspection
    • AdvisoryVehicle has restricted view

  3. Pass89,770 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,770 miles
    Test number
    798739607677
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  4. Fail89,770 miles (+1,710)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,770 miles
    Test number
    945296788031
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  5. Pass88,060 miles (+4,817)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,060 miles
    Test number
    828887734498
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass83,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,243 miles
    Test number
    488188655092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on absolute minimum allowable tread depth! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail83,243 miles (+4,044)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,243 miles
    Test number
    923250614952
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on absolute minimum allowable tread depth! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass79,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,199 miles
    Test number
    726630482301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,199 miles (+5,419)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,199 miles
    Test number
    756622452915
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass73,780 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,780 miles
    Test number
    971677551783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay restricted view
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray
    • AdvisoryService light on

  11. Fail73,780 miles (+7,280)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,780 miles
    Test number
    721161473406
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay restricted view
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray
    • AdvisoryService light on

  12. Pass66,500 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,500 miles
    Test number
    492619698730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay restricted view

  13. Fail66,500 miles (+3,970)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,500 miles
    Test number
    674695429312
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay restricted view

  14. Pass62,530 miles (+3,971)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,530 miles
    Test number
    969375206179
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER
    • AdvisoryENGINE UNDER TRAY
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear CRACKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass58,559 miles7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,559 miles
    Test number
    489463864231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteTracking

  16. Fail58,559 miles (+7,791)5 failures7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,559 miles
    Test number
    457532164238
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteTracking

  17. Pass50,768 miles2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,768 miles
    Test number
    698540233181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking

  18. Fail50,768 miles (+6,893)4 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,768 miles
    Test number
    945789323109
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking

  19. Pass43,875 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,875 miles
    Test number
    356443191453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,495 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,495 miles
    Test number
    200734070256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,840 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,840 miles
    Test number
    163010189289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,878 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,878 miles
    Test number
    592307478229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,800 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,800 miles
    Test number
    761484977225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,931 miles
    Test number
    143953396214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 NAO

Does LS51 NAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 NAO expired on 16 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 NAO?
The MOT on LS51 NAO expired on 16 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 NAO done?
LS51 NAO was recorded at 90,249 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 3,840 miles a year.
Has LS51 NAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 NAO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 NAO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 NAO find?
LS51 NAO passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier wrong battery; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged, and 5 more.

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